My Event Ratings

Overall score		80%
Would you do it again?		Maybe
Details:
Scenery		100%
PB potential		80%
Atmosphere		60%
Organisation		80%
Value		80%
Beginner-friendliness		60%

In short: Good course, scenery keeps you distracted from hills
In full: This was my first half, having done the Great South Run last year. Having read the reviews I was worried about the hills, and driving round the course beforehand didn't help! I encorporated some hills into my training but glad to say on the day didn't even really notice them, just concentrated on the scenery!
Compared to the Great South Run, there was much less support round the course (which is understandable) so not so good if you're struggling.
It wasn't clear to me where the finish line was as the course bent off the road and into the school at the last minute so I didn't sprint as much as I could've done for fear of going too soon.
Water stations were a bit haphazard but didn't slow me down at all.
There is limited oportunity for spectators to see you(unlike the great south where my fiancee saw me 3 times)and no entertainment for them whilst waiting.
Overall I enjoyed myself more than I thought I would and would consider it again next year
Date of review: September 28, 2008

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